Legal Aid Service was actively involved in the global campaign on Violence against Women and Domestic Violence which took place from November 25 to December 10. Fight against violence is a priority for the state.
On November 26, the employees of Legal Aid Service Imereti-Zestaphoni Bureau lawyers Thea Jangiani, Nana Lutidze and the consultant of Sachkhere Consultation Center – Salome Giorgadze held a meeting with the local population of Korbouli village, Sachkhere Municipality. The lawyers made a presentation on Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. The main messages of the global campaign were delivered to the Korbouli locals. Namely, they were informed that the main priority of the state is to protect victims of violence against women and domestic violence. There is a special law that regulates the protection issues and offers services to the victims to ensure they live in the environment free from violence. Legal Aid Service provides free legal assistance for all victims of violence despite their insolvency.
The special information brochures were distributed at the meeting and the citizens received advice on various legal issues.